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August 28 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Thursday August 28. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Thursday August 28, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
You’ve got magnetism for miles today, Aries as popularity-boosting Uranus nuzzles up to enchanting Neptune in Aries. Audacity paired with mystery? That’s your secret weapon for success, so work the art of the half-reveal. Tantalize your audience—or the object of your affections—by dropping juicy hints. Play a little bit of cat and mouse, reeling ’em in and then pushing them back. Of course, you don’t want to do this with anyone unless you’re genuinely interested in eventually sealing the deal. Just create a little dynamic tension to raise the stakes—and the thrill factor!
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
Stop letting resentment poison the well, Taurus. Today’s rare sextile between high-minded Uranus in your values zone and Neptune in your twelfth house of closure is a perfect opportunity to release a grudge. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting someone’s wrongs. It means that you give BACK the negativity you’re carrying to its rightful owner (or better yet, to the universe), releasing yourself from its grips. The more you obsess over an issue, the worse you feel while the other person just carries on doing business as usual. Why sign up to suffer needlessly? Accept that you’re on a different wavelength than this person and put your focus elsewhere.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
How well do you know the people who make up your inner circle? You might think you have them pegged, but as communal Uranus in Gemini fist-bumps esoteric Neptune in your group activity zone, you could hear some jaw-dropping news about a friend that catches you off guard. Listen compassionately—and without judgment if you can. You may also be inspired to confide in someone about your own scars, which will take this friendship past the surface level. Let the soul-baring cement your bond.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
Infuse your goals with some soul today, Cancer. Metaphysical Uranus syncs up in a friendly angle with spiritual Neptune, charging up your career and wealth zones with their combined energy. Examine what you’re striving for a little more closely. Will this pursuit lead to peace, happiness and deeper interpersonal connections? Or will it put your relationships in jeopardy, pushing you to “win” at all costs? Find the balance between going after what you want versus stepping on people in the quest to achieve it. That said, staying IN the competition might be the most spiritual thing you can do right now!
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
Logic or intuition? Today’s mashup of scientific Uranus and spiritual Neptune calls for a dash of both. With Uranus expanding your outlook in your futuristic eleventh house and Neptune tapping your psychic powers in your expansive ninth, a novel approach has your name written all over it. But do as much advanced preparation as possible—even if there’s no way to know 100 percent until you experience this. Even if things don’t work out exactly as you envision—which often happens when you allow fate to play a hand—if you know that this will lead you in a positive direction, you owe it to yourself to try.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
Obsessing much? Today’s confab between possessive Neptune and pursuant Uranus could find you fixated on the object of your affections. Whether you’re checking this person’s social profiles every few minutes, glancing at your phone or endlessly replaying a conversation, be careful not to get stuck in your head. Change your focus, Gemini, and get some perspective. Flirting today? Use the art of mystery instead of laying all your cards on the table. By the same token, don’t be SO elusive that your signals are impossible to pick up.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
Relationships can soar high AND run deep as fantasy-agent Neptune in your partnership zone gets in a friendly formation with visionary Uranus. Make way for soul-baring conversations, Libra. You may get to know someone’s “shadow” side, not just the poised and polished version they reserve for the public. Drop your own mask with a partner or close friend. No more hiding behind niceties. Unmask and show your not-so-perfect side. Believe it or not, this will only make you more appealing.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
Are your body and soul in alignment? Electrifying Uranus in your erotic zone gets in a friendly flow with spiritual Neptune in your health and fitness house. Look for ways you can live more holistically, nourishing both your body AND your spirit. Instead of hitting the treadmill or an express yoga class, go for a longer one that includes a meditation. Take the time to savor the food preparation process or to say a few words of gratitude before you tuck into a meal. Simply slowing down and appreciating the little things is the best stressbuster you can find.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
You might be a master of small talk (and let’s not even start on your journalistic skills), but are you truly opening up to people? Check in today and make sure you’re not just skimming the surface. A flowing formation between edgy Uranus in your partnership zone and boundless Neptune in your expressive fifth house urges you to courageously share from the heart. Since the fifth house rules true love, you might even feel sparks fly when you drop the mask. Forget about trying to be perfect or keep it all together. Your authenticity is what makes you beautiful—and irresistible—today.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
Does the energy in your household feel vibrant or stagnant? Tune in and assess. Tuesday’s mashup of metaphysical Uranus in your systematic sixth house and perceptive Neptune in your domestic fourth could inspire a soulful home makeover. It’s time to clear out any toxic vibes or items that keep you stuck in the past. Don’t hang onto relics from a bygone chapter that bring you down when you see them. Donate or “freecycle” them—one person’s junk is another’s treasure. Light candles or a sage wand to clean out any bad vibes. Even rearranging the furniture can get the energy flowing in a positive new direction.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
Your words have the power to hurt or heal, Aquarius. Use them proactively today when your renegade ruler, Uranus, gets chummy with compassionate Neptune in your communication zone. We’re not suggesting you water down your message or stay silent in the face of injustice. But HOW you deliver your truth matters. If you want to maintain a relationship with the “offending party,” avoid making anyone feel personally attacked. When in doubt, try the praise sandwich approach, buttressing your feedback with compliments.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Thursday August 28
Your money mojo is more powerful than you think. Don’t believe it? Put the Law of Attraction to the test around your financial desires. Your ruler, enchanting Neptune, in your work and money sector gets in sync with metaphysical Uranus in your fourth house of security. It begins by visualizing your ideal scenario. For example, if you always wanted to work for a certain company, drive by their offices or see if anyone in your LinkedIn network has a connection. Your manifesting abilities are mighty today, so give them a workout.
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